What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager position at Insight Global?
Required Skills & Experience
•Minimum of 3 years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or related roles.
•Experience working with direct materials, ideally including mechanical commodities (machined and sheet metal parts, cables, fasteners).
•Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics).
•Experience sourcing from contract manufacturers (build to order, engineering to order, build to print).
•Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis using Excel and understanding of Power BI.
•Experience with SAP is highly preferred.
•Understanding of contract negotiation principles.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• APICS/CPIM/CPM/CPSM (ISM) certifications preferred
• Experience with ISO quality systems a plus
• Efficient with SAP
Job Description
An Aviation company is hiring a motivated and experienced Commodity/Sourcing Manager to join their Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of sourcing activities for direct materials, with a focus on mechanical commodities (machined and sheet metal parts, cables, fasteners) and potentially some electronics distribution. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, and the ability to work collaboratively across various internal teams.
Responsibilities:
•Conduct spend analysis to identify resourcing opportunities.
•Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
•Compile technical data packages (TDPs) in collaboration with stakeholders.
•Create and manage Request for Proposals (RFPs), including sending to market, evaluating responses, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
•Negotiate contracts with suppliers, understanding key contract terms and levers for best value (not just cost).
•Manage supplier onboarding, including transition of existing supply base.
•Perform cost modeling and analysis.
•Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other departments to ensure alignment on requirements.
•Work with SAP for data analysis and reporting.